Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Hookers n blow?

Or a gift card to a store he frequents?

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 14, 2006 1:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Hookers n blow?

A timeless gift.

by mxmob33 on Dec 14, 2006 2:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Hookers n blow?

Call me, I can supply both

by Giant Dwarf on Dec 14, 2006 2:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Hookers n blow?

(Note to self: remember "Giant Dwarf" for next SF trip)

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think he likey T-shirts

since he is always talking about T-shirts this and T-shirts that.

by wilriv21 on Dec 14, 2006 2:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: I think he likey T-shirts

Something from here, like the Barry fish shirt?

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 14, 2006 2:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I think he likey T-shirts

how about one of those McCovey Chronicles tees all the kids are wearing these days? that gets my vote.

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Dec 14, 2006 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I think he likey T-shirts

I clicked on the diary and up popped my own personal demon - the Lane Bryant ad - and I thought:
"A three-handled-moss-covered Family Credenza!"

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: I think he likey T-shirts

Or a size 48 DDD, E, F, or G kind of number...there's plenty of those ad's around as well

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This could be pricey -- but we are a big community -- but Grant would probably love an Oxford English Dictionary. The one that's like a set of encyclopedias or the big two-book set that comes with a magnifying glass. i have an OED and i just love it. it gives you all the etymology, the first known usage of the word. just all sorts of stuff. And, as a bonus, it's a very dignifying looking thing that any pair of newlyweds would love to have in their bookcase.

a really nice OED is proabably $700 or $800 but i'm willing to chip in and put my trust in the community if someone can figure out how too cooridnate this.

should lots of people submit gift ideas and then put it to a vote?

by SFfaninNYC on Dec 14, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: this is a test

That's brilliant, and the cost wouldn't be bad considering there are a gajillion of us.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: this is a test

I think that's PERFECT. Let's see if any non-contraband ideas come up that are better, but this is the early front-runner. I'm sure there are 40 of us who would chip $20 in for this.

by sularz on Dec 14, 2006 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: this is a test

Or 40/$20 and my fiver.

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This does sound like a great idea..

But I'm not sure about some of you people, but already shopping for Christmas, having some winter break plans already set, driving a car with 12 mpg, and paying for college (albiet West Valley) while just losing your job has left me a little short. As someone suggested above, 40 people at $20 wouldn't be bad but how many people can we get to support it?

Here's to a good 2007. Or 2008. Or 2009. Or 2010. Or...

by WalrusMan on Dec 14, 2006 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: This does sound like a great idea..

I'm a broke-ass mofo for the next few months (yay tuition and books) but I can chip in a few dollars. I was gonna say if 80 people chipped in $10 each that'd get up to a nice chunk of change. $10 is do-able, yes? And I'm sure we'd be able to get 80 people to donate.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 14, 2006 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: This does sound like a great idea..

"Well , whose fault is the college thing?" , said the (rhymes with "dumber").

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: this is a test

It appears that the 20 volume OED is now $895. The CD-ROM version is $295, and the Compact Version is $399.95.

Or, there is the Compact OED in slipcase with reading glass from Amazon for $263.97.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

the OED CD-ROM is on Amazon for $230

The OED is something like 28 volumes, so while it is a theoretically great gift, it also imposes a huge burden (literally!) on the recipient-- we'd be speaking for a big chunk of their damn home! The CD-ROM has the whole thing in a more manageable format. And at $230, everyone can throw in whatever they can afford, from a couple of dollars up to $20 or whatever, and we'll get there quickly.

If we're not going with hookers & blow, this might be the way to go.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends (where "breach" = another meaningless October.)

by Mayor of 311 on Dec 14, 2006 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: the OED CD-ROM is on Amazon for $230

Hookers, blow, and the OED would be the best gift ever.

I agree about the full set, but personally I'd rather have the compact edition than the CD-ROM. It's a bit unwieldy, but you feel like Sherlock Holmes every time you pull out that magnifying glass.

by Evan on Dec 14, 2006 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: the OED CD-ROM is on Amazon for $230

The man just got married. I think he's going to need the hookers and blow a lot more next year. Now "want" may be a different story. But this isn't going to be any easier next year, so let's pace ourselves!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: the OED CD-ROM is on Amazon for $230

yeah, the compact is sweet. 2 big volumes and it's printed 4 pages to a page and comes with a magnifying glass. love it.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 14, 2006 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: this is a test

OED on CD or a COED are both awesome ideas for a word nerd, but having been a student a couple times, I know that certain academic institutions actually grant (GEDDIT?) Internet access to the online version of the OED as part of being a student (probably faculty, too). So before we splurge on something so weighty, we maybe would want to kind of find out if Grant can already access the OED, and perhaps more relevantly, if he'd still want to after getting done with the hell of higher learning.

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 14, 2006 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

How's about a double-barrelled watermelon slingshot? I think Grant might get a piece of the action if we go to that site!

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 14, 2006 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

hahaha...Great one my man...I failed horribly in trying to make that reference above.

You are a better man than I.

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

the entries for "Grant"

[f. the vb.]

The action of granting; the thing granted.

1. a. Consent, permission. b. Promise. c. Admission, acknowledgement. Also, what is agreed to, promised, admitted, etc. Obs.

a. a1225 Ancr. R. 238 eo uihte treouliche et..hwuch so euer e lust beo..wisigge e graunt erof. a1300 Cursor M. 8380 Giue it to quam-sum ou will, For mi grant sal ou haf er-till. 13.. E.E. Allit. P. A. 317 et of graunt ou mytez fayle. 1387 TREVISA Higden (Rolls) II. 119 By graunt of Kingislus, kyng of West Saxon, e firste Birinus ordeyned a cee at Dorchestre. 1389 Eng. Gilds (1870) 39 He hath oblisshed him-self, bi his avow and his owen graunt, to [etc.]. c1450 MYRC 399 But heo haue grawnte of hyre husbonde. c1572 GASCOIGNE Fruites of Warre (1831) 214 The noble Prince gaue graunt to my request. 1602 MARSTON Antonio's Rev. I. i. Wks. 1856 I. 75 Could I avoyde to give a seeming graunt Unto fruition of Antonios love. 1613 HEYWOOD Silver Age I. Wks. 1874 III. 88 Gaine by thy grant, life; thy deniall, death. 1648 BOYLE Seraph. Love (1660) 46 [You] might have found yourself as sensibly disappointed by her Grant, as you were by her Change.
b. c1300 Cursor M. 17956 (Arundel MS.) Whenne fyue ousonde eer are past..enne shal god his grante fulfille. c1380 WYCLIF Serm. Sel. Wks. II. 86 ei hadden graunt of Crist at he Wolde algatis have mercy. 1412-20 LYDG. Chron. Troy I. vi, To perfourme your hestes & your graunt. c1475 Rauf Coilear 76 The King was blyth..Of the grant that he had maid. 1575 CHURCHYARD Chippes (1817) 98 A wyfe, a queane, did make the French a graunt Upon this rocke in sight of Leeth to stand.
c. 1503 in Extracts Aberd. Reg. (1844) I. 431 It was sufficiently pruit befor the said assis, and als be his avne gravnt, that the said William [etc.]. 1552 T. WILSON Logike 57 This is the vse of Reduction by a contradictorie, violently to force the graunt of our saiyng. 1565 JEWEL Repl. Harding (1611) 116 By M. Hardings owne grant, we may iustly claime prescription. a1612 DONNE (1644) 121 To grant that we may wish death to be in heaven..is..somewhat more dangerous..a graunt. 1631 CHAPMAN Cæsar & Pompey Plays 1873 III. 177 Your happy exposition of that place..Euicts glad grant from me you hold a truth. 1659 HAMMOND On Ps. Pref. 17 The very objection is a grant that the Psalms contein devotions [etc.]. a1700 DRYDEN (J.), This grant destroys all you have urg'd before.
2. The action of according (a request, a favour asked for).

?a1366 CHAUCER Rom. Rose 851 She of hir love graunt him made. 1530 PALSGR. 363 There is no graunt made lyberally, if it be demaunded neglygently. 1599 SHAKES. Much Ado I. i. 319 The fairest graunt is the necessitie. 1624 N. DE LAWNE tr. Du Moulin's Logick 86 If a Prince hath granted something to one Citizen, another Citizen may pretend, that the like grant ought to be made unto him also. 1686 J. SCOTT Chr. Life (1747) III. 474 The Grant of Remission was wholly in his Will and Pleasure. a1847 MRS. SHERWOOD Lady of Manor (1860) V. xxix. 71 Punished with the grant of my wishes. 1892 LD. ESHER in Law Times Rep. LXVII. 211/2 The grant or refusal of an injunction upon a matter of law is appealable.
3. a. An authoritative bestowal or conferment of a privilege, right, or possession; a gift or assignment of money, etc. by the act of an administrative body or of a person in control of a fund or the like.

c1380 WYCLIF Sel. Wks. III. 348 But if ei han oir title an ben bullis of e pope, or graunt of him, ei [etc.]. 1550 CROWLEY Epigr. 763 Heare is to se Your seale at a graunte of a pluralitie. 1673 Essex Papers (Camden) I. 67, I know not whether Mr Brunker may have deceiv'd you in his assurances concerning ye Grant of ye Phnix Parke. 1719 W. WOOD Surv. Trade 174 To oblige the Persons, who..are in Possession..by virtue of old Grants, either to settle, or sell them [lands]. 1759 ROBERTSON Hist. Scot. (1813) I. III. 231 The grant of the earldom of Murray to the prior of St. Andrews was confirmed. 1771 Junius Lett. lxvii. 332 You hastened the grant with an expedition unknown to the treasury. 1824 R. STUART Hist. Steam Engine 34 Fifty years after the grant of the patent. 1841 W. SPALDING Italy & It. Isl. II. 69 His [Pepin's] invasion had been preceded by his famous Grant to the Popes. 1855 MACAULAY Hist. Eng. xv. III. 539 He obtained a grant of all the lands..belonging to Jesuits in five or six counties. 1870 ROGERS Hist. Gleanings Ser. II. 234 The primary business of both houses was the grant of money. 1874 GREEN Short Hist. viii. §3. 481 The Commons restricted their grant of certain Customs duties..to a single year.

by SFfaninNYC on Dec 14, 2006 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: the entries for "Grant"

uh...duh...

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Someone (not it) should set up a page where we can donate money. i dunno about 20 bucks (Grant is cool and all, but that's a bleacher ticket right there) but I would be happy to chip in a few dollars.

My VORP is higher than your VORP.

by Poe on Dec 14, 2006 2:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Yeah, Grant is only worth about $2.30 to me.

If you whine about Liriano, I will .gif you.

by Fog City Blues on Dec 14, 2006 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I don't care what he gets, as long as that is part of it!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

-snarling-
If I didn't have to reset my frickin' account every two weeks you could count me in for it...!

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Can we set up a Paypal account to forward the payments to? Bad grammar but possibly good plan.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 14, 2006 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I think we should find out who is in first, and give everyone time to read this. I'll start down below.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or we can buy his Tees

and with the profits he can buy whatever he would like

by wilriv21 on Dec 14, 2006 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

http://cgi.ebay.com/TODD-LINDEN-autographed-San-Francisco-Giants-card_W0QQitemZ5244659535QQihZ020QQc ategoryZ73396QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

by Todd Linden on Dec 14, 2006 3:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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I don't know people, a dictionary......I think he'd be happier with $800 worth of booze, some crazy scotch they make with the sweat of leprechauns or something. Then again I am a terrible gift giver.

by Stoned Slacker on Dec 14, 2006 3:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OK - who's in

We can decide and vote on the gift later, I suppose, but who is in? Just keep copying/replying so we get a complete list.

NSCEGF - $20

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

BVCE is in for $10 but if you can wait a week or so to collect that'd be peachy. Payday is next Friday.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 14, 2006 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

Of course. I don't think anyone wants to bleed McC-ers dry.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

I'm in for $10 I suppose. Grant is pretty madass good at what he does (case in point- the new wiki).

I own my own business and I'm a giants fan; being a Giants fan is harder.

by hairball on Dec 14, 2006 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

I'm in for $10 as well. If we could get one of the regs (where's Kenshin or Goofus) to set it up, it would probably be best.

by Aadik on Dec 14, 2006 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mayor: $20

of course, that's coming from the postage and hooker fund, so don't blame me if some of your permits and licenses don't show up.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends (where "breach" = another meaningless October.)

by Mayor of 311 on Dec 14, 2006 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

Sularz -- in for $20

by sularz on Dec 14, 2006 3:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

Oh , hell. It's fun being browbeat here by apparently financially inferior but mentally/technically/liguistically/comedically/statistically superior fans of a perennial also - ran...and he's the head cheese...and those Flybits are priceless...here's the whole $900.

Wha...it's not April? Sorry , thought I'd overslept. Are you out of your Californicated minds? I'm in for the $20. Sheesh!

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

I'm in for $20 and anyone know where I could find the fly on the wall bit where Barry is talking to Jason Grimsley and I think Matt Cain.

by huro1010 on Dec 14, 2006 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OK - who's in

I just got a new job so I'm down for $20.

When it's time for a change...

by squirrel on Dec 14, 2006 10:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

A World Series ring this side of the 21st century might be nice... Can Santa make that happen?

by lunaticfringe1 on Dec 14, 2006 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

To quote the Luniz...

I got five on it.

Whatever it is.

"I want to dip my balls in it." Louie

by MeSoKrabby on Dec 14, 2006 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $5

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

I may be Krabby, but I'm not cheap, put me down for $10. I wanted to throw a Luniz reference, but, "I got ten on it", just doesn't have the same ring to it.

"I want to dip my balls in it." Louie

by MeSoKrabby on Dec 14, 2006 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Heheh... I thought that might be the case.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

$10 spot for me...and a sixer of his favorite brew...I'm the boozer 'member

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 3:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Put me down for $10. The least I can do for all that I add to MCC.

While we're on the subject of Xmas, how about an MCC Secret Santaria?

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 14, 2006 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

I am in for $20.

by sfgreg on Dec 14, 2006 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Put me down for $20.

5,256 days of lowered expectations.

by giantscatcher on Dec 14, 2006 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

$20/similar amount if we break it down and we don't need as much.

Here's to a good 2007. Or 2008. Or 2009. Or 2010. Or...

by WalrusMan on Dec 14, 2006 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Put me down for $17.30 . ($20 Canadian dollars, ha ha).

May I suggest the gift of art? Something baseball related, in a nice frame. That's what I would want.

by Kid Fresh on Dec 14, 2006 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Too bad Tomko isn't around anymore.

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 14, 2006 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I just got a sweet Will Clark poster off ebay. Do you know how hard it is to find a Will Clark poster? Jeez. On the same note, I'm not sure if the dinner happened yet or not, but Will the Thrill is being inducted to BASHOF(Bay Area Sports Holl of Fame) this year.

"I want to dip my balls in it." Louie

by MeSoKrabby on Dec 14, 2006 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Contact me at my eadd available on my homepage...and I want receipts. You think blood grows on trees?

Your message here!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A logistical aside

If we set up a Paypal account, remember that the receiving account has to fork over a percentage of the amount transfered.

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 14, 2006 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: A logistical aside

I'm pretty sure that's true only if people are paying by credit card. If you receive payments by direct bank account payment, there's no charge for receiving money. But maybe most people use credit cards when they use paypay, in which case you're right -- I also think there's a montly limit on how much you can receive by credit card if you're not a business user.

by sularz on Dec 14, 2006 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'll just treat him to another game next season.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 14, 2006 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Put me down for $20 as well. I'll just cash in the McCovey Bucks I earned over the course of the '06 season for my timely, pithy posts.

by Kitspool on Dec 14, 2006 3:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Count me in

i'll donate the following amount, depending on what gift we choose:

a dictionary: applause and a thank you email.

hookers and blow: $95 (i'm colombian, so at least half of that is helping my people. i think that half is the cocaine. i think.)

us buying an ad on the main site stating our manlove for our fearless leader (so he makes some scratch on it): $20

a chance to party in between Buzz Lightyear's legs: $25

a cash donation: $9

a gerbil named meatball: whatever it takes.

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Dec 14, 2006 3:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'll contribute $20 as well. But I'd like to defer $12 of those dollars through the year 2010. Basically $8 now, $2 for each of the next 3 years, and $6 in the final year.

by mxmob33 on Dec 14, 2006 3:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Key question: Do those deferred dollars count against next year's gift budget or are they paid out of a separate fund?

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 14, 2006 4:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Well played.

by Brother Bummer on Dec 14, 2006 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Mx - LMFAO!!!!!!!

Then it all came rushing back to me - like the hot kiss at the end of a wet fist!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

TK for $20

Man he is going to be soooo embarrassed when he reads this and probably bawl us all out. That will be worth it in itself.

by tk on Dec 14, 2006 3:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

That would be great... heheheheh

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 4:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 4:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Don't forget the beer dammit !!! That's the most important part.

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Count me in for ten, I work for the government.

The Dodgers are evil.

by irwin on Dec 14, 2006 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I can do $10.

LicenseToPills: barry bonds says words, they have nothing to do with his thoughts, they are just subjects and predicates in his mental kingdom

by Natto on Dec 14, 2006 4:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'm in for $10.

by Brother Bummer on Dec 14, 2006 4:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'm in for $10.

I wonder whether Grant will have the strength of character to resist reading this diary. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to resist in his shoes.

by Evan on Dec 14, 2006 4:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

other ideas

I like the idea of something baseball related. There's some great sites out there that sell replica baseball jerseys and hats from years past, which could be cool. Perhaps a book such as the Giants encyclopedia (yes, he probably already has that). I know any serious giants fan would like more gear - maybe a really nice jacket - ooh the letter jackets are sweet (you know, wool with the leather sleeves). Maybe a sweet authentic jersey with Brisbie on the back? Tickets to a game in a luxury box?

I like the OED idea but I feel like something giants related would be fitting.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 14, 2006 4:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and put me down for $10

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 14, 2006 4:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Update

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 4:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

10 from me as well:

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10

My VORP is higher than your VORP.

by Poe on Dec 14, 2006 4:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

so that's $350 or so, plus probably more people to come. I also like the idea of Giants gear. The nice replica jerseys and jackets are expensive and might be perfect for this.

My VORP is higher than your VORP.

by Poe on Dec 14, 2006 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Can everybody update the list themselves like Poe just did? I have plans tonight, and I'm out.

Thanks!

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 14, 2006 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will do

If you whine about Liriano, I will .gif you.

by Fog City Blues on Dec 14, 2006 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Count me in for $10

If you whine about Liriano, I will .gif you.

by Fog City Blues on Dec 14, 2006 4:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10

If you whine about Liriano, I will .gif you.

by Fog City Blues on Dec 14, 2006 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'll do $10.

I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Dec 14, 2006 4:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10

I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Dec 14, 2006 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'll do $10.

LicensetoPills: they say this to my family. to barry bonds family. and i say, "i'll bust you up. here is a candy corn."

by jponry on Dec 14, 2006 4:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10

LicensetoPills: they say this to my family. to barry bonds family. and i say, "i'll bust you up. here is a candy corn."

by jponry on Dec 14, 2006 4:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I don't know how to do an addenda to the list - I'm in for $10 (when my Social Security check arrives)

Don't worry, nothing will be allright.

by rcrusoe on Dec 14, 2006 6:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

McCovey Jersey

Mays Jersey (New York Giants)

1915 NY Giants hat

Jacket Not the one I was thinking of but the only nice wool jacket on the giants web site store.

Another jacket> More like what I was thinking.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 14, 2006 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

While NSCEGF is away...

Let's grab Grant and throw that bachelor bash he WISHES he'd had...out from the cake? Soriano!

Then it all came rushing back to me - like the hot kiss at the end of a wet fist!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 14, 2006 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'm in for $10.

Omar don't scare.

by SF Pete on Dec 14, 2006 5:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I am down for $20

by mccormick22 on Dec 14, 2006 5:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

10 more

But I'll need to know my time frame. There will be a period this holiday season when I won't be online much, and I wouldn't want to miss the necessaries on getting this done.

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10

Coming to you by proxy

by howtheyscored on Dec 14, 2006 5:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

So that's:

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20

I think we've cracked $400 in pledges. Anyone pledging $75 during our next hour will receive an autographed copy of Brian Sabean's long-lost country/western album, "At the End of the Day."

by sularz on Dec 14, 2006 5:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

ingore me -- I type too slow -- true total above

by sularz on Dec 14, 2006 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Count me in for $20 too. A very small token of appreciation for two amazing years here (and WFB before that).

You'll just have to guide me on how to get the money to you from abroad.

And I think the OED idea is terrific. The full version, not the CD or condensed. Grant would appreciate the inconsiderateness of bestowing 28 volumes upon him almost as much as he'd love the dictionary itself, don't you think?

by FavoriteSpring on Dec 14, 2006 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

So that's

NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)

Coming to you by proxy

by howtheyscored on Dec 14, 2006 6:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Some other suggestions...

Kids in the Hall Megaset

Mr Show: The Complete Collection

so Grant can stop stealing TV on YouTube.

LicenseToPills: barry bonds says words, they have nothing to do with his thoughts, they are just subjects and predicates in his mental kingdom

by Natto on Dec 14, 2006 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'm in for $20. Sorry to be late. Maybe we should just give him cash. No fun?

by Dan from NM on Dec 14, 2006 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

update with me

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)

by Dan from NM on Dec 14, 2006 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

$20 from me too.

Mighty Casey would have taken Armando Benitez deep.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Dec 14, 2006 6:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

$21

You cheapskates!

by Nick Schulte on Dec 14, 2006 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Count me in for $10. Sorry to be checking in so late and to not have time to read the whole list, but if no one has suggested it and the sum is appropriate, maybe all or a portion could go to some baseball related charity in honor of Grant.

by NearestNorwich on Dec 14, 2006 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Since I previously failed to update the list as requested (didn't read that part of the thread), I'm doing it here:

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10

$511 so far.

Mighty Casey would have taken Armando Benitez deep.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Dec 14, 2006 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sice Grant isn't reading this...

Alex Smith sucks!

Oh man, that felt good.

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10

I figured hairball's would get lost.

I don't actually think Alex Smith sucks.

I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Dec 14, 2006 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Sice Grant isn't reading this...

Sorry - didn't read to the end before. I'll add in 10.

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10

by Aadik on Dec 14, 2006 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Ten of your American dollars from me. Assuming there will be a way I can pay without actually physically writing a check or something.

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hometownboy - $10

by hometownboy on Dec 14, 2006 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'll throw in a dime bag. $10 is cool.

by stress on Dec 14, 2006 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

i'm in for $20 no probs. i think there is something nice about owning an actual OED. plus, i love the damn magnifying glass. through work i have an OED online and even though it's updated all the time, i still use my hard copy OED.

by SFfaninNYC on Dec 14, 2006 9:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

It is pretty sweet. My parents owned one when I was growing up, but I didn't really appreciate it. Whenever I see one in someone's place now, I always give a compliment.

When I was living in New York I worked at the Strand bookstore for a bit. Nothing got those people excited like seeing a cool old edition of the OED brought in to the rare books department.

by stress on Dec 14, 2006 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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Updated:

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
SFFaninNYC - $20

I've grown up a lot since before dinner, when we last talked.

by groug on Dec 14, 2006 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

$15 for me. I'm a contrarian investor.

by Gordo on Dec 14, 2006 9:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

There's one in every group.

"I want to dip my balls in it." Louie

by MeSoKrabby on Dec 14, 2006 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

present

So for the next thread on what to get him, what about a series of gift cards? Is that lame or impractical? Something like:

--$100 to a bookstore (Borders, Amazon, B and N)
--$100 to a camping store (REI?)
--$100 for the Giants Dugout or something similar
--$100 to a liquor store or someone could just buy him some good Scotch or Gin or beer, whatever it is he drinks.
--$100 in cash

That would cover the $500 it looks like we can raise. Does anyone know Grant personally? I don't, but it's my impression he likes martinis; he's been camping a few times (right?); he likes to read; he likes the Giants.

by Dan from NM on Dec 14, 2006 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Put me down for $10.

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
SFFaninNYC - $20
Grant - $10

by Grant on Dec 14, 2006 10:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Grant peeked...I'd like to rescind my generous donation, and the beer. I'll leave ya with the empties though.

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 10:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fine then, cheater.

Just let it be known that I was the one who suggested cash and gift cards, not whatever useless crap we settle on.

by Dan from NM on Dec 14, 2006 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Fine then, cheater.

Seriously, though, I'm flattered beyond belief...but you all have to know I would never ever feel comfortable with this. And that's why I had to post. Sorry to be such a weenie about it.

Plus, I'm going to feel like a dick when the site goes to a subscription service in April.

by Grant on Dec 14, 2006 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

don't worry grant

I'll be happy to accept any gifts on your behalf

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 14, 2006 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Fine then, cheater.

Hell no, he isn't getting off that easily. I say we now spend all of it on some premium crap.

A 500 year membership to the Armando Benitez fan club?

An inflatable "lady of the night" and ziplock baggies full of flour?

Hats for bats, keep bats warm !

by PacBellBoozer on Dec 14, 2006 10:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Santa is not pleased.

LicenseToPills: barry bonds says words, they have nothing to do with his thoughts, they are just subjects and predicates in his mental kingdom

by Natto on Dec 15, 2006 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

You won't be complaining when you get that lifetime subscription to Baseball Prospectus!

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 15, 2006 9:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Grant peeked, but F that

And F him not feeling comfortable about our devious plans. 'Tis the giving season. I say we get the money in one place and we blow it all on a gift certificate to the Giants dugout.

My VORP is higher than your VORP.

by Poe on Dec 15, 2006 1:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I'm in for $15 (just to be different)...I'd like to note that hookers are less expensive outside of the Bay Area, so maybe we should get him an amazing daytrip to Modesto or Fresno or something...

Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
SFFaninNYC - $20

I got one word for you: "youneverknow"

by senorvegas on Dec 15, 2006 2:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Update in easy-to-add order

I think squirrel and gordo were missed, so I am putting them in. Also, I don't really give a shit if Grant is comfortable, do you? I wouldn't be comfortable either, but that's not the point. hahahaha!

Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 15, 2006 3:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update in easy-to-add order

Double-check for me, but I get a total of $621 (plus beer!) - depending on redhornet, exchange rates, Social Security... you get the picture.

Of course, more people could come out of the woodwork.

Also: everyone please check the list to see if you should be on it but aren't.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 15, 2006 3:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Did Grant even read TK's post predicting his predictable reaction, or can he not tame his inner predictability? Jamie Foxx said it, Grant, and Mrs. Grant might just concur: Keep it Unpredictable! Make love in a hammock! Shut up and let us express our appreciation! Give whatever we get you to Steve S if you feel too terrible! After all, he has to do actual research before he posts...

by sularz on Dec 15, 2006 3:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Well, it was heardly a hissy ... Maybe imaginary hookers and blow are better long-term.

by tk on Dec 15, 2006 12:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Just a thought: if Grant really is terribly uncomfortable with this, and we actually decide to respect that, we could also take the money and make a donation to the charity of his choice.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 15, 2006 3:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Normally, I'd be the first to agree, but Grant invests enough of his time and energy in writing this blog that he practically is a charity.

by sularz on Dec 15, 2006 4:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I bet Junior Giants is something everyone could rally around. It's, yaknow, topical.

by Gordo on Dec 15, 2006 7:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

I like the SF Dugout gift certificate idea. Grant could get himself a Willie Mays bat, Willie McCovey baseball, & display cases...

by Kid Fresh on Dec 15, 2006 3:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Sorry I'm getting in late on this. I'm not so sure about the OED as a gift. Wouldn't this be more appropriate?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Autographed-Boof-Bonser-2003-Topps-Traded-Rookie-Card_W0QQitemZ230039551608QQcmd ZViewItem

Waiting for Nate, Marcus, Nick, & Emmanuel

by Lyle on Dec 15, 2006 7:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm in too, Grant's feelings be damned!!!

Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
Brute - $10

by BruteSentiment on Dec 15, 2006 8:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

OK ok, I'll kick in $20 and have the following proposal:

Give half the $ to Junior Giants
Give the other half to Grant in a dugout store gift certificate since I think he could use it toward actual tickets if he wants.

Here's my thinking: Having seen Grant's beloved beat up old POS cap, I'm not sure that he'd go for the fancy jackets and jerseys. Also, if Grant puts the kibash (sp?) on this whole thing, he'd be denying the kids, and the guilt would kill him.

I know "Junkcar" Vida Blue would approve...heh, heh, heh.

Is the motion seconded?

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 15, 2006 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

$20 from me. No conditions (sheez!), just the money and plenty of love. Man love.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Dec 15, 2006 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Didn't Grant write somewhere that there is an ad available for purchase where he gets the income and not sportsblog? I think we could have fun with that, rotating messages from each of us (one a week?) throughout 2007 and Grant can use the money to buy hookers and smack, in case coke ain't his bag.

Also, if we go with the ad idea we have a dollar amount to shoot for and this becomes more of a telethon, which is a fun way to pass the day.

I'd also like to see how creative we could all get with our week on the main site, as I assume we'll try to one up each other as the season progresses.

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Dec 15, 2006 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Let's start working toward consensus on gift

I could definitely support donating part to Junior Giants in Grant's name and part on a Dugout gift certificate. I haven't abandoned the tangible idea of gifts, either. The ad thing seems like a very cool thing if we could make it work, but kind of a lot of trouble (not that the trouble matters to me; my involvement will be limited to embezzling 20 clams and sending it where you guys tell me).

Once more unto the breach, dear friends (where "breach" = another meaningless October.)

by Mayor of 311 on Dec 15, 2006 10:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Count me in for 20 bucks. Paypal I assume?

by out machine on Dec 15, 2006 11:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

We haven't figure out the logistics (or the gift) yet, but yeah -- probably Paypal somehow.

by sularz on Dec 15, 2006 12:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek

I'll donate something. I don't have a credit card though, so I can give you the $2 and something I have on my gift card.

As usual, I am the cheap one.

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell

by StopBeingSoKate on Dec 15, 2006 1:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek

To you and anyone else who can't painlessly make a $ contribution at this point in their lives, please don't sweat it! And rest assured that the gift will be coming from the entire McCoven, not just those named above.

by sularz on Dec 15, 2006 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Grant -- don't you dare peek at this diary!

Um...OT...did he say "subscription service" with a straight face?

Then it all came rushing back to me - like the hot kiss at the end of a wet fist!

by victor frankenstein on Dec 15, 2006 5:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Update

Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
out machine - $20
Giant Jim - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
Brute - $10

Total - $671

Again - check to see if you should be on the list if you are not.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 16, 2006 7:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update

Looks like my $20 is missing

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 16, 2006 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Update - now with 100% more Goofus!

Nick Schulte - $21 (cheapskates!)
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
out machine - $20
Giant Jim - $20
Goofus - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
Brute - $10

Total - $691

Anyone else missing?

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 16, 2006 9:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update - now with 100% more Goofus!

Late. Too busy trashing management. Count me in for $25.00. It puts us over 7 bones with a little margin in case somebody crashes, and gives me bragging rights over the trailer trash who shall remain unnamed mcpenisbutter.

Save The Pitcher. Save The World

by E Ticket on Dec 16, 2006 10:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe...

we should just make him a t shirt with this on it:

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 16, 2006 12:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Update - Shown up by E

E - $25
Nick Schulte - $21
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
out machine - $20
Giant Jim - $20
Goofus - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
Brute - $10

Total - $716

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 16, 2006 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Update - Shown up by E

Count me in...$10 sounds about right.

Chulk angry! CHULK SMASH!!

by CystedTwister on Dec 17, 2006 9:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Last Update?

E - $25
Nick Schulte - $21
SFFaninNYC - $20
Stuttering John Tamargo - $20
McCormick22 - $20
FavoriteSpring - $20
Dan from NM $20
NSCEGF - $20
Mayor - $20
Sularz - $20
Kid Fresh - $20 (possible exchange rate issues - hah!)
Victor Frankenstein - $20
sfgreg - $20
GiantsCatcher - $20
huro1010 - $20
Walrus Man - $20
Kitspool - $20
mxmob - $20 (in Sabean fashion)
tk - $20
squirrel - $20
out machine - $20
Giant Jim - $20
Goofus - $20
redhornet78 - (variable - +++ hookers and blow!)
Senor Vegas $15
Gordo - $15
Baron - $10
MeSoKrabby - $10
LunaticFridge - $10
PacBellBoozer - $10 (plus beer!)
Irwin - $10
wjackalope - $10
Natto - $10
Brother Bummer - $10
Evan - $10
Poe - $10
Doug - $10
groug - $10
jponry - $10
howtheyscored - $10
SF Pete - $10
GIDP - $10 (at the whim of Social Security)
NearestNorwich - $10
hairball - $10
Aadik - $10
hometownboy - $10
stress - $10
Brute - $10
CystedTwister - $10

Total - $726

I am now going to take this to a new diary.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 18, 2006 7:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

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